Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Why Sodium Is Harmful To Your Health

By Sammy Ason


Staying away from salty meals is a good idea with regards to keeping your health in check. Sodium is one of used seasoning and the most hazardous one also. Monitoring a person's sodium is often a difficult task because it may look that you are making a compromise between flavor and ones well being. Although a key nutrient, a tiny amount of sodium is all that your body needs. The fact is that, a lot of people have a lot of helpings of it day-to-day. Learning to substitute safe alternatives that enhance the taste of food is imperative.

It would be difficult to find menu items and products that are not laden with salt. Salt plays a vital role in cooking because it is a flavor enhancer. This is why people refuse to eat food that isn't delicious. Mainly, salt is the reason why certain meals tastes good.

But there is a line that should not be crossed. Salt is used in excess in most food preparation and something must be done because we are all influenced by this. Fast food as well as store bought food items are usually teaming with added salt and flavor enhancers.

In most take out businesses, food that is seasoned, especially with salt, will sell better and people become return customers. However if attention is paid to the amount of sodium in our meals and products, it won't be hard to realize that it is used too much. This should be a warning with regards to your health. Our body is not meant to withstand such levels of sodium. Research shows that on average, individuals consume more than is recommended on a daily basis. This dilemma is not going to go away anytime soon.

Adverse reactions of excess sodium

Elevated blood pressure

Coronary disease

Development of stones in the kidneys

Prevents the digestion of various vitamins and minerals including calcium and can lead to osteoporosis

The coating of the stomach is eroded

Other dangers to a person's well being due to high salt levels can also occur. You can take some steps to make sure you have a healthy amount of salt in the body.

Avoid eating out

Read food product labels to check for excess salt

Use other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the food you cook

Stay hydrated by drinking water

Make sure you lead an active lifestyle

If you want to incorporate salt with your meals, use it in moderation

Eating fruit as well as vegetables is key to healthy living




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